Himachal Entry Tax: The State Tax and Excise Department of the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday issued a notification revising toll and entry tax rates for certain vehicle categories for the financial year 2026-27. The revised rates were rationalised following widespread protests in the border areas of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Check Revised Toll And Entry Tax For Different Types Of Vehicles
- Under the revised structure, the toll tax for passenger vehicles (up to 12+1 seats) registered in other states has been fixed at Rs 100 per day, while private vehicles registered under the Motor Vehicles Act in Himachal Pradesh are exempt, Jagran.com reported.
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- For Light Commercial Vehicles, Light Goods Vehicles, mini buses, and trucks with up to two axles, the toll has been set at Rs 320 per day.
- For commercial vehicles with up to three axles, the toll rate is Rs 570 per day.
The earlier schedule, published in the state gazette, had prescribed higher toll rates across vehicle categories, including Rs 130 per day for passenger vehicles (up to 12+1 seats), Rs 200 for light commercial passenger vehicles, and up to Rs 900 for oversized multi-axle vehicles.
THESE Vehicles Exempted From Tax
- According to the notification, all light vehicles, whether private or commercial (including taxi), registered in Himachal Pradesh, are exempt from toll tax.
As per a notification issued by Devesh Kumar, Principal Secretary (ST&E), Government of Himachal Pradesh, the revised toll rates will be applicable for the current financial year 2026-27, the report added.